Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $41.90 | 10.729% | $46.3955 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $242.85 | 4.866% | $254.6671 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 11.263% | $50.4689 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 6.409% | $262.8089 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #5 | $98.77 | 8.394% | $107.0608 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 4.284% | $96.9633 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
Purchase #7 | $165.67 | 10.138% | $182.4656 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.51 | $1,000.8301 | $1,000.84 | $1,000.75 | $1,001.00 |